Bacoa

'A Day Out' Adult Program
2025-08-28 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-25 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E Main St, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
A social model program designed to address challenges of living with dementia by providing a structured, engaging, and strength-based environment for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

PRE-EVALUATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE PARTICIPATION

Lunch and Bingo
2025-08-25 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-08-18 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-08-11 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-08-04 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-07-28 10:45 - 13:00 | Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Dr, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Weekly congregate lunch and 1-hour bingo program at Barrington Park District.Bingo and Panera lunch: $12; bingo only: $3.

Registration is required. Pay before or at the event.

Reverse Mortgages Presented by Open Communities
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Join Open Communities representative Sarah Buckley, HUD-Certified Reverse Mortgage/HECM Housing Counselor for an informational presentation on Reverse Mortgages designed for both employed and retired homeowners and caregivers.

Open Communities, one of the only housing agencies in the northern suburbs of Chicago certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), offers six housing counseling programs to the community. The Housing Counseling department works to help families stay in their homes and protect landlords’ assets through education and intervention for renters, landlords, homeowners, potential homeowners, and people in the real estate industry. They also offer one on one counseling & education, foreclosure counseling, pre-purchase programs, and HECM/Reverse Mortgage counseling.

Call library to register 847-381-1300

Managing Your Medication: A Pharmacist's Perspective
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
In collaboration with Bacoa and Encompass Health

Learn about the basic concepts of pharmacy practice and how those affect patients. We discuss medication related problems and the importance of a basic understanding of what you take and what for. We also give practical information such as how to remember to take meds and how to coordinate your medication regimen. At the end of the presentation, the audience has had a solid introduction to pharmacy issues that should be on everyone’s radar.

Amanda Vercillo, MS, CCC-SLP-Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute

Nadya Northrop, Rph., PharmD-PharmD Insight

Laura Kulawik, CTRS, Social Service Manager at Bacoa

Call Laura to register

Pharmacy Inservice 8-20-25Download

Virtual Bingo
2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Illinois
Weekly virtual bingo. Three prizes given away each week!

Contact Janine for Zoom link

Memory Café
2025-08-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047, United States
Participants with memory loss and their care companions can take part in fun activities in a relaxed setting while making new friends and offering support to each other.

Please call Ela Library to register

Aging Wisely
2025-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Avenue, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States

Bunco and Breakfast in the Park
2025-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Citizens Park, 511 N Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
No experience needed. Come play a simple game with friends.

Please RSVP by 8/11

At Citizens Park South Pavilion

Cuisine Club - Lindy's Landing
2025-08-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Lindy’s Landing, 115 Park St, Wauconda, IL, 60084, United States
A monthly trip to a local restaurant.RSVP to Janine by 8/5 with your orderPay before event

Community & Wellness Fair
2025-08-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Barrington Township, 602 S Hough St, Barrington, Illinois, 60010
Barrington Township Office Parking Lot

Mobility Caregiver Support Group
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:30 | https://tinyurl.com/ysy622nk
Join us each month for a gathering where caregivers can come together to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This gathering aims to nurture a sense of community while offering emotional support, practical advice, and valuable resources.

Virtual – Microsoft Teams MeetingRegister with Laura

Low Vision/Blind Support Group: Summer Cruise
2025-08-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Illinois
Cruise on Bangs Lake with Diane and Terry BenzCall Laura to RSVP for this event and to arrange transportation

Meet at Lindy’s Landing parking lot

Event only open to current support group participants

Hand and Foot: Play and Learn
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Please let Janine know you are coming. Session held in the Zimmerman room.

Trip to Chicago Botanic Garden
2025-07-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL, 60022, United States
Arrive at the Gardens, listen to music, roam the various gardens, or take the train to explore this beautiful place- then go out to lunchRSVP with payment – Space is limitedMeet in the Heinen’s Grocery Store parking lot and Janine will drive the group to CBG

Cuisine Club - Shakou
2025-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Shakou, 121 W Main St, IL, 60010, United States
A monthly trip to a local restaurant.RSVP to Janine by 7/11 with your orderPay before event
